Garlic Herb Butter Cod; Seafood recipe from FOX 11 Living

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and lowers saturated fat.

cod fillets

🥗Healthier: haddock

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Haddock is similar in taste, while tilapia is often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is more economical.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried thyme is more convenient, while oregano is often cheaper.

Coat the bottom of a large nonstick pan with olive oil and heat to medium-high.

Season the cod fillets with salt and black pepper, placing them skin-side down if applicable.

Cook the cod fillets for about 4-4.5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

In a separate bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and add chopped fresh garlic, lemon zest, thyme, and chives.

Stir the garlic herb butter mixture until fragrant, then pour it over the cooked cod fillets.

Serve the cod with the garlic herb sauce spooned over the top.

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